1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C955 AHT
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 59,324 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C955 AHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 59,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C955 AHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C955 AHT) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C955 AHT Mileage History
- 20/07/202257,189 mi
- 21/07/202357,341 mi+152 mi
- 08/08/202457,557 mi+216 mi
- 08/08/202558,695 mi+1,138 mi
- 13/08/202659,324 mi+629 mi
Average of roughly 525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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